We had such a great experience with our SunWork installation in August. Communication was excellent, the time from initial contact to site visit to quote to workday to inspection was FAST. I participated in the installation, which was a ton of fun. Everyone involved was great. The attention to detail shown by the project lead (Reuben, the founder), was incredible, and I can be very picky. What a great organization, and what a great deal for any family that uses less than $100/month for electricity (the threshold is higher if you have an electric vehicle). Installation costs are 1/2 to 2/3 the cost of going with one of the big installers. Our system is on target to pay for itself in less than 4 years.... read more

While their price was lower, my main reason for choosing Save A Lot Solar was the knowledge displayed by the owner (John Orfali) and his senior electrician, along with their patience in considering several configurations. The new system augments my existing string-inverter system, which has been working well for 10 years, and generating nearly half my total usage. But last year, PG&E terminated their E-7 rate plan, forcing users like me to switch to their less favorable E-6 plan, and my bills for the remaining usage went up some 20%. Since the cost of solar systems has dropped significantly, I opted for a second system from Save A Lot Solar to cover the remaining usage -- plus some more for a future electric vehicle. The new system cost less than half of my first system, it generates about 30% more power while using fewer panels, and has a 7-8 year payback period (vs. 10 years for the older system). The new system has been in use for one month now, and is performing better than predicted. Unlike the older system, the new system uses microinverters, one per panel, which allow on-line monitoring of each panel. Also, the new system can be expanded without having to match panel types and balance string voltage levels. Now that the two systems are generating all my power needs, PG&E can raise their kilowatt-hour rates all they want, and my bills should be limited to connection fees. The installation went smoothly, and the crew was considerate of my neighbors. I recommend Save A Lot Solar.... read more

Clean Solar did a great job on our 18 panel home solar system. They were direct and honest with their proposal and there was no pressure or funny business. When I told them I needed a few months to make a decision, they were fine with it and Bryon, our account manager, checked in regularly and unobtrusively to ask if we had any questions. I did and he answered all of them throughly. I had contacted three other solar vendors, including the big and prominent one, and none was as willing to spend time and talk through my questions as Clean Solar. Clean Solar ended up putting together different five proposals as I changed what I was interested in with no issues. They gave me choices and options and told me the advantages and disadvantages of each. The big company never stayed in touch, when I called them later the contact I had originally had left the company, I was told someone would get back to me and they never did. But in addition, they were inflexible by favoring leasing over buy, and their pricing was not as good as Clean Solar for buying vs leasing. That approach to customer relations continued after we signed the contract. They kept us informed about what would happen and what did happen every step of the way. They let us know that Los Altos inspectors might expect to come into the house to inspect the smoke alarms, and what we needed to do ahead of time to be prepared. They handled the inspections and permits without me having to get involved, as well as working with PGE to get them to sign off. They made sure we approved ahead of time where each piece of the system went, including the proposed location of the inverter. The installation process took two days, and went smoothly. All employees were very professional and customer focused. Bryon followed up after the installation by coming to our house, going over paperwork and maintenance suggestions, as well as reviewing with us the details of how the system worked. Having gotten proposals from many vendors and seeing so many negative reviews in Yelp from others, I highly recommend Clean Solar.... read more

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Just finished turning on our system!The process was smooth and the salespeople were very honest and knowledgable,Their referral program is great its a 2nd job for me and my family!Highly recommend Unisun solar

Great interactions with everyone at PetersenDean. very friendly and knowledgeable staff, I refer everyone I know to PD not only are they the best in the business but they have been around forever, they know their information so well it''s crazy. Solar and roofing whatever you need PetersenDean''s got your back.... read more

The owner of this company is very knowledgable. He helped me determined what I needed vs wanted. His recommendations were great. I have not even hit the peak times of the year and I have a credit of $156.

Very happy customer. very professional installers and we got everything that was promised to us. Just got my 6.4kw system turned on and with their financing I will only pay $130 a month instead $250 to PG&E. John helped us from the start to finish, needless to say, We are very happy with the decision to go with John and Nexus Solar. Will DEFINITELY recommend them for everyone out there who want solar!... read more

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Our solar installation was unique since we have a flat top roof, PVC membrane with rigid foam insulation; meaning that the solar panels could not be directly mounted to our roof in a conventional manner (otherwise our roof would leak with just one penetration). SunStar Energy is the only company that worked with us, did the math, calculated the weight loads and wind resistance and designed a ballast system with no roof penetrations. The installation was meticulous! Truly a work of art. Working with Richard Devlin and SunStar Energy on-site was seamless and very professional. SunStar custom designed a solar system for our roof and our needs and charged us no more than the dime-a-dozen, cookie-cutter solar companies. I highly recommend SunStar!... read more

If you are planning on solar panels, this is the only place to go! They are fast and efficient. If you have any questions or need help with anything they are right there to help you.Brian Adams is probably the best, most reliable, considerate, honest person I have ever worked with.I love my solar panels.Thank You for everythingJanice... read more

I had a great experience with my chosen solar company, Treepublic. I had my system installed a couple of months ago and I thought it was great idea in saving time using a satellite image for an initial appraisal. But the real show starter for me was when the salesperson got up on the roof to check its physical ability to support the solar install. Challenge! Try finding a solar salesperson who will actually get up on the roof?What really impressed me was the complete openness of the salesperson who told me upfront there would be a period of time before any real progress since the structural and engineering drawings took time to prepare. Treepublic’s rep also offered me the opportunity to come and see other installs underway by Treepublic so I could see the process, at different stages, of installing solar on a home’s roof.I live in a gated community with a Home Owners Management company. As is often the case there were the usual frustrations caused by delays and paperwork requirements. These delays never came from the solar company, Treepublic. With the patience of Job, Treepublic took each and every one of the HOA''s “requirements” and tailored a solution custom to our home. The only visible piece of electrical conduit was color coded at the top where it passed through the white eves of the house roof. Indeed, nothing but that one skinny, color coded, electrical conduit, part way down an outside wall, reveals the fact that solar had been installed. The electrical components also had to be placed completely out of site, inside the garage. Even then, the internal electrical conduit was color matched to the wall color inside the garage.Hey it''s your roof, pick who you like to install your solar, but since you have to listen to the solar pitch anyway, at least talk with Treepublc. These guys really knows their stuff.... read more

We are very pleased with our solar system! Our bill is about 40% to 50% of what we were paying before. The Sungrade team from sales to install were great , the panels were installed in less than a day, they use high quality components and the workmanship is top notch. I would highly recommend this company!... read more

They ware slow to respond to service call after the installation. I''ve had roof leaks and it takes the 7 to 10 days to get some out to fix it. The return call process is slow. When my system melted a circuit breaker it took them three weeks to get out to fix the problem. I wouldn''t use them if I had to do it all over again.... read more

We chose Canopy Energy back in February to install our solar system. When the salesman Larry was here we told him we wanted three things along with the solar system, an electric gate opener, LED light bulbs for the house, and we told him under no circumstances did we want anyone to come to the gate/house without at least a 24 hour notice. We were adamant about that. He reassured us that no one would come here without a minimum of a 24 hour notice, and he wrote the electric solar powered gate into the contract including installation. He also promised us the led lights which is a typical thing for Canopy to give their clients. That is also in the contract. After the system was installed, on three back to back incidents, Canopy Energy showed up at our gate between 7;30 and 8:00 AM unnannounced. Each time this happened I got very angry with them and every time they, including Larry, assured me that it would not happen again. We had very good reasons for this and it was never subject to negotiation. The third time this happened I was very angry and I was expressing that anger to Larry on the phone when he exploded on me and the conversation did not eld well. We have not spoke to him since. Regarding the installation, they put the solar panels on the garage, not the house. The garage sits right next to the house and the meter panel is right next to the garage. Instead of tieing directly into the meter panel, they tied into a sub panel in the garage that had obvious wireing that was not up to code. Very minor violations, but obvious violations non the less. When the county inspector came out he failed it as a result of the use of the sub panel. The inspector, standing there looking at the sub panel and scratching his head not quite understanding why they went to sub panel to being with. Anyway, he wrote up the issues that needed to be addressed. We had our own electrician come out and look and he said that same thing, he did not understand why they went to the sub panel when they could have easily gone to the main panel. Then Canopy send their electrician out and he said that same thing, it was worng. So I had to do a bunch of work in the garage and then Canopy came back out and did their part, still using the sub panel. The inspector came out the approved the permit. That took a little over 4 months. So now were waiting on the Edison Permission to Operate (PTO). Still no gate, still no lights. Promise after promise and it is important to note that it is clearly in the contract. They were to spend $800 on the gate itself and come out and install it. I have talked to them till I am blue in the face, countless phone calls, countless promises, and no gate, and no LED lights. They did call one time and tell us that they were going to send us a check for the $800 so we could go out and buy the gate opener without any consideration for the installation. It''s has now been nearly 7 months. No check, no gate opener, no lights, no nothing. Last week I called and left a third message for the CEO Lior Agam. He refuses to return my calls. I was told when I called yet again that someone would call me right away, that was nearly a week ago. I gave them every opportunity to make this right and simply do what they are contracted to do to, and to no avail. So I guess we are going to have to take them to court, they are in breech of contract. WARNING! I am here to tell you to avoid this comapny at all cost. They are trying to stiff us, and I dont want that to happen to you.... read more

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We were given false information and lied to as to expectations of solar production and electric bills. Our salesmen promised $25 electric bills if we installed 72 solar panels with a perfect southern exposure. This has not happened. We were promised meticulous monitoring for performance and a great warranty to repair any faults in the system. This has not happened. Bills have been $250-300 monthy plus a $377 lease payment totalling $90,000 + over 20 years. Great deal huh?? Be careful when given unrealistic expectations on exorbitant systems.... read more

In December 2012, after along search, I had 44 solar panels installed on my roof. I chose Sungevity and they sub-contracted the work to 21st Century Power Solutions. From the first time a young man started walking on the roof of my home until the last flurry of installers, electricians, and solar energy professionals worked to set up my system I was impressed by their professionalism, knowledge and manners. Yes, manners. I''m an old guy who values manners. What can I say. Recently, I had some repair work on my home and 21st Century Power Solutions had to come out to assist in disconnect and reconnect. Same impressive work and deportment. I recommend Sungevity and 21st Century Power if you want an excellent solar energy system well installed.... read more

The NY/NJ office is incompetent but it is all led by Tammy who makes many mistakes and is backed up by the president Justin. They have no customer service so you have no chance to get what they actually agree or pay for. Once you sign the contract and they have your money they cut corners to install ASAP so they can get paid in full. They do not file the property tax rebate for you which will not cost them anything but will save you $5k or so. The installation is botched in every way from the plans to the inspections causing delays. But since you already paid the down payment they will get their money. Their prices sound good but they lie and don''t file permits or rebates. They also forge signatures as everything is electronic. GET A DIFFERENT INSTALLER.... read more

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Was Quoted a prices my electric bill would be,,,, with the panels installed my PSE&G bill would drop and I only would be billed by sunnova...... now I pay 2 bill, both sunnova and PSE&G,,,,, I am a senior citizen now stuck in a 25 year lease...... Do Not lease from these crocks!!!!! Ps ,,,, when first install I received the newer solar panels,,, a few days later the came backed, removed the newer panels and replaced with older, used panels Their customer service does NOT listen to your complance,, they just keep replying you signed the lease!!!... read more

Sales process went well along with the design. Install delayed and turn on due to Vivint not providing proper paperwork for approval. Delay was approx. 3 months after panels installed. Noticed that PSE&G electric cost rising in July 2017. Called Vivint Customer service and they verified problem with Panels and inverters. Informed that I would receive a call with info on repair schedule within a few days. Called Customer service again in August and was told operator put in wrong status for my issue and repair would be a priority. Still no call with schedule. It''s now September and called again and told scheduling has an issue to please call back later. Are you kidding me?? There are some good reviews out there but the number of bad is much greater. Believe the bad ones and save yourself allot of pain. STAY AWAY FORM VIVINT!... read more

New Solar Power Panels Generate far below the promise rate.We have a 1500SF home. We signed the contract with SolarCity to install the solar power panels with the hope of reducing the PG&E monthly bill. During the sign up contract, we strongly suggested to Will McCranie that we need 24 solar panels; he only installed 22 solar panels and said, "this will be enough based on engineering design by SolarCity". Will McCranie promised the year end bill should had been about $200. However, we paid $722.67. We contacted SolarCity to raise our concerns; a customer representative, Jeannette Ramos reached out to us in. We submitted all documents to prove the power usage is about the same on July 7, 2017. We have not heard anything back from SolarCity. I do not recommend to any friend to do business with SolarCity.... read more

Company did a great job in redesigning system at no additional cost to accommodate requests made by the City of Berkeley planning department, and also when better panels came on the market. Also one of few places willing to do small nonprofit/commercial jobs. Currently talking with them about additional projects.Contractor paid for PG&amp;E meter reprogramming fee.... read more

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I was very pleased with Sun Valley Solar in all the relations leading up to the installation. They were very professional and I went with them over another company because I understood that at least one of the engineer/owners always participated in the installation. Installation went very quickly and smoothly, so much so that I was never home for any of it, even though I don`t get home that late, and therefore did not get to meet with the owner or installers as I hoped I would. Since all the interactions up to that point had been with me, I would have liked if some effort had been made to meet with me post-installation. My wife is not technical or into it, so any discussions about operation and maintenance were lost on her. My biggest disappointment with the system, which I guess is working fine, is the minimal feedback I get on its efficiency in relation to my APS bill. I also didn`t get much solid advice on what to do with my APS rate structure. When I was investigating which company to go with, one of the customers of the closest competitor that I didn`t go with showed me the extensive website that gave a lot of feedback on the function of his system. I just assumed that was kind of standard, but I don`t have that with my system. The only report I get is how many kW I`m producing, but no other dollar data. The APS bill is not real helpful either. So being a techie, I`m a bit frustrated with that aspect, but otherwise the system is producing the promised power each month. I would just like more concrete information on the payback on my investment.... read more

We researched four different companies and the other three all came out with a prepared presentation having the emphasis on their leasing plan and actually steering us away from the purchase concept. Swan Solar''s agent (Tristan) came out and asked us our goal was. He then came back a few days later with a plan specifically designed with purchasing the system in mind. While Swan Solar was not the least or the most expensive I believe they were far and away the best value. Tristan''s professionalism, the courteous of the installation team and just overall knowledge of everyone we dealt with made this a great experience. By the way, our electric bill went from an average of $180 per month to actually a slight refund of 74 cents for the first seven months, and that was with the short days of winter. We can hardly wait for summer!!!... read more

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The whole system has been flawless and one of the best investments I have made in my 72 year life time. Not any job, only Green Jobs can start to move the economies of the world out of the morass. As long as capitalism has the ability to profit, handily I would add, from polluting the commons, every “Black” job just digs the hole deeper. Only green jobs ADD VALUE to the economy and start to rejuvenate Earth’s life support systems as well as the economy via energy from the renewable sector.Corporations are “People” now for better or worse. Speaking as a “Real People”, if I throw a paper cup out the car window, bingo, ~$100 fine. ($1,000 in Alaska.) Corpro/People can pollute the air, water, dirt, and oceans with Toxins and the dirtiest Corpro/People have become richest Corpro/People in the world and the foundation of Western Capitalism. Still Corpro/People get rich and even subsidized with YOURS & MY TAX MONEY. I cannot stop it but "We the People can!. GOP don’t fund abortion. Fine. A precedent. How come I must fund the Ecocide of Earth’s life support systems? Go figure. Please help! Stop profits from the pollution of the commons…. PLEASE… Go GREEN. Resistance is fatal to Earth''s life support systems. Captain Leif Knutsen, ret.... read more

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